Balmain is a colorful and artistic suburb in the Inner West of Sydney, and home to writers, actors, film directors, musician and artists. The harborside neighborhood of Balmain has an enviable list of amenities - water views, stylish shops, a great flea market, cool cafes and restaurants, and Sydney's distinctive two-storey houses. Once an industrial working class neighborhood, it's now a trendy village of upmarket residences.